Monday, November 14, 2016

Marvel's The Inhumans Coming to IMAX & ABC in 2017!

'Marvel's The Inhumans' Coming to IMAX & ABC in 2017

Version of first 2 episodes of new ABC series to premiere

exclusively in IMAX® theatres for two-week window!

IMAX Corp. (NYSE: IMAX), MarvelTelevision, a unit of MarvelEntertainment, and Disney|ABCTelevision Group today announced an innovative agreement to exclusively premiere the new ABC series Marvel’s The Inhumans in IMAX commercial theatres, marking the first time a live-action television series has debuted in this manner.
Under the agreement, a version of the first two episodes of MarvelTelevision’s new series Marvel’s The Inhumans--produced in conjunction with ABC Studios and filmed entirely with IMAX digital cameras--will run worldwide exclusively in IMAX for two weeks at the beginning of September 2017. ABC plans to then premiere the weekly series in fall, with additional exclusive content that can only be seen on the network.

The Inhumans, a race of superhumans with diverse and singularly unique powers, were first introduced in MarvelComics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1965. Since that time, they have grown in prominence and become some of the most popular and iconic characters in the MarvelUniverse. Marvel’s The Inhumans will explore the never-before-told epic adventure of Black Bolt and the royal family.

ABC, IMAX and MarvelTelevision also intend to work together to create a joint marketing and promotion plan for the series across their proprietary media platforms--which would be the first such cross-platform marketing launch of a television series. Today’s agreement also marks IMAX’s first time as a financing participant in a TV pilot and series.

“This unprecedented alliance represents a bold, innovative approach to launching great TV content for a worldwide audience. It highlights Disney|ABC’s unrelenting commitment to finding new and creative ways to showcasing our very best programming and increasing global engagement and reach.”

- Ben Sherwood, Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks

and President, Disney|ABC Television Group

“This first-of-its-kind multi-platform production, distribution and marketing agreement brings together Marvel Television’s unique brand of entertainment, ABC’s unparalleled audience and IMAX’s brand and global fanboy demographic. It also takes our decades-long relationship with The Walt Disney Company to a whole new level, jointly breaking new ground in the industry. We are confident our exhibition partners will be excited to work with us on this innovative launch of a series across the IMAX network.”

- Rich Gelfond, IMAX CEO

“We're happy to see this unique deal come together, working with our partners. In an ever-changing world of distribution and consumption, it’s very exciting to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that takes us to the forefront of this evolution.”

- Dan Buckley, President, Marvel Television, Publishing & Brand

This deal also provides audiences with high-quality, compelling entertainment options during what have traditionally been lulls in the summer blockbuster season. These IMAX audiences also tend to have high engagement and positive response to comic book fare.

Marvel’s The Inhumans was originally a part of the Phase 3 slate for the MarvelCinematic Universe (MCU), with a release date of November 2, 2018. Earlier this year, after the release of Marvel's Captain America:Civil War, the movie was removed from the slate with no new date announced. For the past few seasons Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has used the Inhumans as a main part of their side of the MCU. No casting news or release date has been announced yet but stay tuned to Comic Frontline for more news as it is released.

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